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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.76, 33.99 and 21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.76, 33.99 and 21 is: 31.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.76 : 33.99 = 21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.76/33.99 = 21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.76x = 33.99 × 21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.76x = 713.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713.79/22.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.36

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